Description
International Pool Lifeguard Course: Diving into Lifesaving Skills
Embark on a path to professional lifeguarding with this internationally recognized Pool Lifeguard Course. This comprehensive training, including eLearning, academic sessions, and in-water training, equips you to supervise, assist, and rescue in confined water environments like swimming pools and waterparks.
Our pool lifeguard course is available for onsite training to companies and organizations in Bangkok and across Thailand, conducted by our certified Lifeguard instructors. Additionally, we offer individual training sessions at our swimming pool and academy located in Bangkok.
How Is This Pool Lifeguard Course Conducted?
This pool lifeguard course is delivered in a blended learning format under the guidance of our certified Lifeguard instructor(s). Students progress independently through the eLearning course chapters while receiving guidance and hands-on lifeguard skills practice from our instructor during class.
- Access to eLearning: Upon booking, all students will receive login credentials for the SSI® online training platform.
- Independent eLearning: Students independently progress through the eLearning course chapters. It's essential to complete these chapters before the conclusion of the face-to-face training.
- Academic and Skills Session: During the face-to-face training, all students participate in academic sessions and hands-on skills training guided by our instructor.
- Swimming Tests*: Students must successfully pass swimming tests, including:
- Swimming 400 meters in under 9 minutes
- 50-meter rescue swim with their head outside the water in less than 60 seconds
- Treading water for 15 minutes
- 25-meter apnea swim
- Deep dive circuit (3 to 5 meters)
- Tow and carry (10 meters)
- Skill Tests: Students must successfully pass skill tests organized across two different scenarios.
- Certification:
- If the candidate meets all the requirements, they will be awarded an International Pool Lifeguard certification.
- If a candidate does not meet all the requirements, they will not be awarded the International Pool Lifeguard certification. They will receive the Water-Safety Attendant certification instead.
* We highly recommend candidates undergo training and prepare for the swimming tests in advance of the face-to-face training session. Failure to take this course often results from inadequate water fitness.
What Are the Specifics of this Pool Lifeguard Training Program?
- Course format: face-to-face training accompanied by independent learning.
- Course duration: 24 hours of in-person split over 3 days
- Prerequisites:
- 16 years old.
- Prior to enrolling in this international Pool Lifeguard course, students must hold an international First Aid CPR AED and oxygen provider certificate.
- Language: English or Thai*
- Minimum of participants: 2 participants per class
- Maximum of participants: 12 participants per class
- Face-to-face training location: Your venue in Bangkok or everywhere in Thailand. Or our swimming pool and academy in Bangkok.
- Certification: International Pool Lifeguard certificate (valid for 2 years)
* While the online training content for the Pool Lifeguard course is exclusively offered in English, rest assured that we can provide the face-to-face training in the Thai language for your convenience.
Who Should Consider Enrolling in This Beach Lifeguard Course?
This lifeguard course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to effectively respond to aquatic emergencies and ensure the safety of others in water-related environments. It is ideal for:
- Aspiring Lifeguards: Individuals who aspire to become certified lifeguards, whether at pools, beaches, or other aquatic settings.
- Swimmers and Water Enthusiasts: Those who spend time in and around water, including avid swimmers and water sports enthusiasts who want to enhance their water safety skills.
- Parents and Guardians: Parents and guardians who want to ensure the safety of their children while at the pool, beach, or during water-related activities.
- Teachers and Coaches: Educators and coaches who oversee swimming lessons or water-based sports and want to provide a safer learning environment.
- Community Members: Concerned community members who wish to contribute to drowning prevention efforts and emergency response in their local areas.
- Tourism and Hospitality Professionals: Professionals working in tourism, resorts, and the hospitality industry where water safety is a critical concern.
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Anyone Committed to Water Safety: Individuals who are passionate about water safety and want to make a positive impact by being prepared to respond to aquatic emergencies.
By enrolling in this lifeguard course, participants gain valuable skills and certification that can make a significant difference in preventing and responding to water-related incidents, ultimately contributing to safer aquatic environments.
Which Companies Should Consider Inquiring About This Beach Lifeguard Training?
Enterprises and institutions within certain sectors, including hotels, resorts, schools, as well as recreational and educational facilities equipped with swimming pools or water parks, should strongly consider exploring this lifeguard training course. There are several compelling reasons for doing so:
- Guest and Customer Safety: For hotels and resorts, guest safety around pools and water-related amenities is paramount. Having certified lifeguards on staff ensures a higher level of safety and enhances the overall guest experience.
- Drowning Prevention: Schools and educational institutions often have swimming pools for physical education and extracurricular activities. Providing lifeguard training to their staff can prevent drowning incidents and create a safer environment for students.
- Compliance with National & International Standards: In some regions, there may be legal or regulatory requirements for specific industries, like hotels and schools, to have trained lifeguards on duty. Enrolling employees in lifeguard training helps ensure compliance with these regulations.
- Emergency Response: Lifeguard training equips employees with critical skills to respond effectively to aquatic emergencies. This includes water rescues, CPR, and first aid, which can be valuable in both professional and personal contexts.
- Risk Reduction: By investing in lifeguard training, companies and institutions can significantly reduce the risk of water-related accidents and the potential legal liabilities associated with such incidents.
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Enhanced Reputation: Companies and organizations that prioritize safety and invest in staff training are often viewed more favorably by customers, parents, and the community at large.
Lifeguard training is not only a matter of compliance but also a proactive step toward ensuring safety, minimizing risks, and upholding a positive reputation for companies and institutions within these industries. It provides peace of mind for both employees and the individuals they serve.
What Will You Learn from This Course?
DAY 1
- Register and interview
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Lifeguard overview
- Safety for drowning
- Floating 5 positions
- Swimming 4 positions
DAY 2
- Equipment and rescuer
- Emergency Response
- Communication during rescue
- Entry and approach
- Surface rescues
- Shallow water rescues
- Deep water rescues
- In-water rescue breaths
- Existing the water
- Head and spinal injuries
- Water fitness evaluation
- Water entry techniques
DAY 3
- Pool lifeguard academy
- Water fitness education
- Move the victim to the spinal board
- Skill test
What Certification Will You Receive?
Upon meeting these requirements, all students will earn the prestigious Pool Lifeguard certification, which is internationally recognized and valid for two years. This comprehensive training ensures that lifeguards are not only academically prepared but also possess the vital swimming and rescue skills necessary for effective lifeguarding.
